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Thailand: Mechanical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Mechanical Wood Pulp Market Size in Thailand

The Thai mechanical wood pulp market dropped to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by 3%. Mechanical wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Production in Thailand

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 2.7% against the previous year. Mechanical wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Thailand

Mechanical wood pulp exports from Thailand contracted to X tons in 2022, dropping by -12.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 460% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 95%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for mechanical wood pulp exports from Thailand, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, mechanical wood pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-0.1% per year) and Belgium (-16.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for mechanical wood pulp exports from Thailand, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+4.8% per year) and Belgium (-15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mechanical wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 98%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lao People's Democratic Republic (+301.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Thailand

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of mechanical wood pulp decreased by -43.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 408%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 805%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main mechanical wood pulp supplier to Thailand, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +30.4%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mechanical wood pulp to Thailand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +21.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mechanical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Philippines amounted to +12.3% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mechanical wood pulp in the world?

Canada remains the largest mechanical wood pulp consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, mechanical wood pulp consumption in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Sweden, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with an 8.5% share.

What are the largest producers of mechanical wood pulp in the world?

Canada constituted the country with the largest volume of mechanical wood pulp production, comprising approx. 18% of total volume. Moreover, mechanical wood pulp production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sweden, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with an 8.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of mechanical wood pulp to Thailand?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of mechanical wood pulp to Thailand.

What are the leading importers of mechanical wood pulp from Thailand?

In value terms, China, Japan and South Korea appeared to be the largest markets for mechanical wood pulp exported from Thailand worldwide.

What is the average export price for mechanical wood pulp in Thailand?

The average mechanical wood pulp export price stood at $4,781 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -37.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mechanical wood pulp in Thailand?

In 2021, the average mechanical wood pulp import price amounted to $2,107 per ton, jumping by 152% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mechanical wood pulp market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1654 - Mechanical wood pulp

Country coverage:

Thailand

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023